Operation Homefront and CDW-G Present Computers to Soldiers and Families at Fort Carson
Donated Computers Help Families Stay Connected During Challenging Overseas Deployments
FORT CARSON, Colo. - April 21, 2009 - Operation Homefront, in collaboration with CDW Government, Inc. (CDW-G), a wholly owned subsidiary of CDW Corporation and leading source of information technology (IT) solutions to governments, today will present 130 desktop computers to soldiers and families from the U.S. Army's 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson.
While many soldiers stationed overseas have access to e-mail, even in remote outposts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the situation is often different for their families back home. In today's uncertain economic climate, many families of junior enlisted soldiers are unable to afford computers and must instead rely on conventional mail or costly, infrequent phone calls to stay in touch. With the help of sponsors such as CDW-G, Operation Homefront is able to support American soldiers deployed overseas by linking them more effectively with their families through e-mail and other tools enabling near-instant communication.
"Much media attention is focused on the sacrifice of our military service men and women serving abroad, and appropriately so," said Brig. Gen. John Howard (Ret.), CDW-G Department of Defense (DoD) business development manager. "Through our continued partnership with Operation Homefront, we have been able to highlight the sacrifice of military families and help alleviate some of the loneliness they often feel when their family members are deployed. While e-mail can never replace the presence of a parent or spouse at home, we have been able to provide a vital connection to home, when family love and support is needed the most."
"Regular communication with family and loved ones is essential to the lives of our soldiers serving overseas," said Col. Randy George, commander, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. "Rapid communication via e-mail enabled by this generous donation will not only help families communicate on a regular, if not daily, basis, but will also make it possible for the families to share digital images and videos, providing our soldiers with a vital visual link to loved ones stateside. Although it will never take the sacrifice out of a deployment, regular electronic communication will improve the quality of life for our soldiers."
CDW-G worked with Operation Homefront to donate the PCs to the soldiers and families at Fort Bragg. Since its inception, Operation Homefront has delivered nearly 5,000 PCs to military families. Corporations interested in donating PCs should contact the Operation Homefront (www.operationhomefront.net) National Office. Individuals interested in donating PCs should contact their local chapter of Operation Homefront. A list of chapters is available here: www.operationhomefront.net/chapters.asp.
"Frequent contact with family members is vitally important to the well being of military personnel serving overseas," said Amy Palmer, chief operating officer for Operation Homefront. "Without the means to afford computers, many families of junior enlisted soldiers must wait weeks or even months for a letter - an untenable situation in the 21st century. However, with the help of CDW-G, more than 100 families of junior enlisted soldiers at Fort Carson can now communicate daily, and in many cases, instantly."
About Operation Homefront
Operation Homefront provides emergency and morale assistance for our troops, the families they leave behind and for wounded warriors when they return home. A nonprofit 501(c) (3), Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers in 30 chapters nationwide, and has provided critical assistance to more than 45,000 military families in need. Operation Homefront also hosts the Web community Operation Homefront Online. For more information, please visit www.operationhomefront.net and www.homefrontonline.com.
About CDW-G
A wholly owned subsidiary of CDW Corporation, ranked No. 34 on Forbes' list of America's Largest Private Companies, CDW Government, Inc. (CDW-G) is a leading provider of technology solutions for federal, state and local government agencies, as well as educational institutions at all levels. The company features dedicated account managers who help customers choose the right technology products and services to meet their needs. The company's technology specialists and engineers offer expertise in designing customized solutions, while its advanced technology engineers can assist customers with the implementation and long-term management of those solutions. Areas of focus include notebooks, desktops, printers, servers and storage, unified communications, security, wireless, power and cooling, networking, software licensing and mobility solutions.
For more information about CDW-G product offerings, procurement options, service and solutions, call 1.800.808.4239, email cdwgsales@cdwg.com or visit the CDW-G Web site at CDWG.com.
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